Appian Test Lead — Automation & QA Strategy

Groundswell; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

On-site gym

Childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Test Engineering Lead to support the development of web-based applications, with strong automation testing expertise. You will design QA programs and lead the overall test strategy while mentoring the testing team.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of software testing experience, plus 2+ years of automation testing, with proficiency in Playwright and Selenium. Remote or hybrid collaboration is supported. Competitive salary range noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related discipline.
• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• 2+ years of automation testing experience.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring junior members.
• Experience interpreting requirements and writing test documentation.
• Knowledge of performance testing processes.
• Proficiency with Playwright and Selenium.
• Ability to work independently in remote or hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall QA strategy and test plans.
• Lead test environment design and data strategy.
• Mentor testing team members and evaluate performance.
• Plan, execute, and report testing activities.
• Review test documentation and incidents for accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Report upgrades, downtimes, and common issues promptly.
• Escalate bugs as needed and ensure quality processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation testing

Playwright

Selenium

Test management

Requirements analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Test management tools

Job description

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Test Engineering Lead to support the development of web-based applications, with strong automation testing expertise. You will design QA programs and lead the overall test strategy while mentoring the testing team.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of software testing experience, plus 2+ years of automation testing, with proficiency in Playwright and Selenium. Remote or hybrid collaboration is supported. Competitive salary range noted.